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Attorney for Lance Reddick’s Family Disputes Cause of Death
The Wire and John Wick star was found dead in his home on March 17.
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The Most Memorable and Iconic Quotes From The Wire
With the unfortunate passing of Lance Reddick, we take a look back at the most iconic quotes from the greatest TV show of all time.
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Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves and More Pay Tribute to Lance Reddick
'Lance was taken from us far too soon,' Reddick's wife wrote in a statement.
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Greatest Black Gangsters in Movie and TV History
Black gangsters such as Frank Lucas, Stringer Bell, Doughboy and Marlo are the most intriguing characters on the screen.
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The Evolution of Michael B. Jordan
With Creed III's $45.5 million opening on March 3, it's time to take another look at the Black Panther star's illustrious career thus far.
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The Wire’s Impact Is Even Bigger 20 Years Later
‘When President Obama said it was his favorite show, I knew we were going to be out here for a while,’ Wendell Pierce told The Root.
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Real-Life Baltimore Police Corruption Report Reads Like Storyline for A Sixth Season of The Wire
A novel-length report on a massive cop corruption scandal is riveting and scary reading
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Michael K. Williams, Star of The Wire, Dead at 54
The five-time Emmy nominee was also known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country.
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Proud Boys Leader Was a Not-So-Proud Snitch: Records Show Enrique Tarrio Was a Criminal-Turned-FBI Informant
When I found out that the leader of the Proud Boys was a person of color, my initial thought was, “Man, you know that dude is an opp.” I knew some haters would say that I was just making excuses for why a non-white person would be involved with a group that reportedly has ties…
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Watch: Black Republican Reboots The Wire to Explain How Democrats Ruined Baltimore
My grandmother once said: “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything.” That’s why I learned how to write. The Root is often accused of being biased in favor of progressive politics (Confession: We are biased toward progressive politics), but today, we’d like to display some bipartisan goodwill by discussing a political…